Vunong Dinette (Jessica's Home)
Vunong Dinette at Jessica's Place
A traditional Ivatan feast of turmeric rice wrapped in breadfruit leaves, served in the courtyard of owner Jessica's home; there is no menu, and reservations must be made at least a day ahead.
Located in Kayvaugan village near Basco, in the courtyard and on the porch of owner Jessica's home, where she does the cooking herself. There is no menu. The set meal costs about PHP 400: turmeric rice wrapped in breadfruit leaves, served with luñis pork, beef, fish and banana-stem meatballs (uvud). This style of eating was originally reserved for weddings and festivals. Other dishes include beef soup, fern salad and maruya, a fried dessert. Walk-in guests are not accepted; bookings must be made at least a day ahead through Facebook, your hotel or a travel agency. Some diners find the uvud too garlicky. It is within walking distance of the town centre.
Opening hours
By reservation only; meal times arranged with the owner
Nearby sights
- Dipnaysupuan Japanese Tunnel
- Basco Cathedral (Santo Domingo)
- Naidi Hills Lighthouse (Basco Lighthouse)
- Valugan Boulder Beach
- Mt. Carmel Chapel (Tukon Church)
- Fundacion Pacita
- Vayang Rolling Hills
- Chawa View Deck